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Mystic, Connecticut
 253 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, Connecticut 06355  t.(860) 536-2654 or (800) 446-4656  f.(860) 536-1950
610-366-1600/800-228-1000
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Capt. Nathaniel B. Palmer House
Tours of the home of the discoverer of Antarctica, highlighting Palmer's life and architectural details of the house. (860) 535-8445

Comstock Bridge
One of five remaining covered bridges in Connecticut, built in 1873.

Family Activities

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
Site of 1781 massacre of Colonial defenders by British troops under Benedict Arnold. Memorial tower, Museum with historical displays. (860) 445-1729

Old Lighthouse Museum
First government lighthouse in Connecticut (1823). Moved to its present location in 1840. Six rooms of exhibits depicting the history of a community first settled in 1649. Visit includes climb to tower for a great view across Long Island Sound. (860) 535-1440

Fort Trumbull State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
Hempsted Houses www.hartnet.org/als
Indian Burial Ground
Leffingwell House Historic Museum
Monte Cristo Cottage